Coquelicot
Also known as: Fire Opal, Electric Orange, Boiling Magma, Chéng Hóng Sè Orange
Part of the red family, Coquelicot pairs a medium base with a bold and energetic presence — ideal for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.82:1 on black clears AA.
Coquelicot color codes
- HEX
- #FF3800
- RGB
- rgb(255, 56, 0)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 56, 0, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 78%, 100%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(57.2 72.9 70.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.0% 0.238 33.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: orangered#FF4500 · ΔE 2.1
- RAL 2017 — RAL orange#FA4402 · ΔE 1.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Coquelicot works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Coquelicot
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Coquelicot by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.61:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.82:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Coquelicot background: #000000
Palettes featuring Coquelicot
Coquelicot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Coquelicot
Coquelicot triad
Similar colors
- Fire Opal#FD3C06 · ΔE 0.4
- Coin Slot#FF4411 · ΔE 1.5
- Scarlet#FF2400 · ΔE 2.4
- Dynamite#FF4422 · ΔE 3.0
- Vermilion#F4320C · ΔE 3.0
- Thai Hot#FE1C06 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Coquelicot is closest to Rainy Mood.
Coquelicot FAQs
What color is Coquelicot?
Coquelicot is a medium red with the hex code #FF3800. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Coquelicot?
The hex code for Coquelicot is #FF3800. In RGB it's rgb(255, 56, 0), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 78%, 100%, 0%).
What colors go well with Coquelicot?
Coquelicot pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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